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Notes from the micron scale

Company news, material deep-dives, and case studies from the Potomac Photonics team — precision micromanufacturing, one micron at a time.

Material Spotlight: DuPont™ Kapton® – A Powerhouse for Micro Manufacturing Articles
Potomac LaserJune 4, 2025

Material Spotlight: DuPont™ Kapton® – A Powerhouse for Micro Manufacturing

Over the next few months, we are going to profile different materials that are optimized for micro manufacturing. This includes both rapid…

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Potomac, NASA and Small Parts…. 3D Printing
Potomac LaserFebruary 10, 2025

Potomac, NASA and Small Parts….

Potomac Photonics has been collaborating with our friends at NASA for years. In fact, it was a set of Small Business Innovation…

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Charting New Frontiers: Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing Innovation in 2025 Articles
Potomac LaserJanuary 13, 2025

Charting New Frontiers: Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing Innovation in 2025

Reflecting on 2024: One Micron at a Time As the new year begins, we are proud to reflect on all we accomplished…

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Potomac’s New Website Articles
Potomac LaserDecember 3, 2024

Potomac’s New Website

Introducing Our New Website: A New Era in Micro Manufacturing and Materials A Seamless Experience Tailored for You We are thrilled to…

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Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and Goodfellow Articles
Potomac LaserJuly 31, 2024

Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and Goodfellow

Welcome to the inaugural post of our “Material Spotlight” blog series, where we delve into the unique materials available through Goodfellow and…

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Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials Articles
Potomac LaserJuly 22, 2024

Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials

In a significant move that promises to revolutionize the field of micro-manufacturing and materials supply, Goodfellow has recently acquired Potomac Photonics. This…

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Battery-Backed Goodfellow Acquires US-Based Potomac Photonics Articles
Potomac LaserJune 27, 2024

Battery-Backed Goodfellow Acquires US-Based Potomac Photonics

Goodfellow, a global supplier of highly specialized materials today announced the acquisition of Potomac Photonics. Potomac, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a…

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Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness Articles
Potomac LaserAugust 11, 2023

Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness

In the ever-evolving realm of microfluidics, the pivot from traditional materials to advanced alternatives is becoming increasingly evident. These “labs-on-a-chip” devices, pivotal…

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Potomac Photonics: Advancements in Precision Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers Articles
Potomac PhotonicsJuly 13, 2023

Potomac Photonics: Advancements in Precision Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers

Silicon wafers serve as a fundamental component in various technologies, and Potomac Photonics is leading the charge in their manufacturing and optimization.…

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